Cypripedium henryi Hibiscus ending in an umbel of

ending in an umbel of up to 7 bright maroon buds that open as fragrant white

In late summer and fall

Eventually

A horticultural circumcision in late spring

Thanks to our friends at Yucca Do for sharing this gem

Cypripedium henryi Hibiscus ending in an umbel of(aka: Cypripedium sinensis) We've longed to offer Cypripedium henryi, but waiting eight years for seed propagated plants to reach flower size is an exercise in patience. Cypripedium henryi is a small growing ladyslipper orchid from Central to Southern China (Gansu, Guizhou, Hubei, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan), where it inhabits moist, organic, alkaline soils from 2,500' 7,500' elevation. When happy in the garden, the 18" tall Cypripedium henryi